Vijayanagara district

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Vijayanagara district
UNESCO World Heritage site Achyutaraya temple and market complex
UNESCO World Heritage site Achyutaraya temple and market complex
Location in Karnataka, India
Location in Karnataka, India
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionNorth Karnataka
Formation18 November 2020
(3 years ago)
 (2020-11-18)
Founded byGovernment of Karnataka,
Named forVijayanagara Empire
HeadquartersHosapete
Taluks
Government
 • TypeZilla Panchayat
 • BodyVijayanagara Zilla Panchayat
Area
 • Total5,644 km2 (2,179 sq mi)
Elevation
449 m (1,473 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,353,628
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone codeHospet 08394
Vehicle registrationKA-35

Vijayanagara district is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka, located in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. This district was carved out of Bellary district in 2020 to become the 31st district of the state.[1][2]

It is the home of the former capital of the famous Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi and Virupaksha Temple all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.[3][4]

History[edit]

The region was ruled by the Vijayanagara Empire and is home to several historical places.

During British India rule it was part of the Madras presidency. After Indian independence, during the formation of Indian states, while the Formation of Andra in 1953, this region became part of Bellary district of the Mysore state. Presently this district comes under Hyderabad-Karnataka region, that is Northeast part of Karnataka state.

In 2020, six taluks from Bellari district were carved out to form this district making it the 31st district of Karnataka. The B. S. Yediyurappa Government gave approval and notified for the formation of this district on 18 November 2020.

Administration[edit]

The district comprises 6 Taluks and 18 hoblis. Hospet is the administrative capital of Vijayanagar district.[5]

Parliament and Assembly Seats[edit]

The district is part of the Bellary Constituency, (reserved for STs) and has 5 assembly seats:

88. Hadagalli (SC)

89. Hagaribommanahalli (SC)

90. Vijayanagar

96. Kudligi (ST)

104. Harapanahalli

The Assembly constituency of Harpanahalli is part of the parliamentary constituency of Davanagere.

Tourism[edit]

  • Hampi: known for the ruins of Vijayanagara A world heritage site which attracts hundreds of thousands of people from across the world every year is situated in this district. It is home to several ruined structures.
  • Mylara: Mylara Lingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God (Mailara dynasty), a form of the Lord Krishna in Mylara. Mylara was born in the "Krishna Golla" caste. Located at the center of Karnataka, it is in the extreme south-western corner of Hoovina Hadagali, of Vijayanagara District.
  • Tungabhadra River viewing point

Education[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Cabinet approves boundaries of Vijayanagara district". The Hindu. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  2. "Vijayanagar to be Karnataka's 31st district, BSY Cabinet gives in-principle nod". The New Indian Express. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. "Karnataka formalises creation of new Vijayanagara district". The Economic Times. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. Buradikatti, Kumar (19 November 2020). "Ballari set to lose Hampi and more". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  5. "Karnataka cabinet approves borders for new Vijayanagara district". The News Minute. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.